While Beyond may have thrown everyone for a loop that one of the nastiest divorces in rock history was suddenly caput (it was like Burton had returned to Taylor again, and the chemistry was off the charts) – Farm, Dinosaur Jr.’s latest shows maybe there’s no surprises anymore, except that Mascis and crew keep proving louder, stronger and lovelier that they are one of rock’s greatest bands…ever. Take out them earplugs son, let the damage wash beautifully over you. Grant Weber reviews.

Grant Weber, like most good journalists, approaches his sources completely clueless about his subject matter. In his first column he talks to his friend Amir about everything (and nothing) sports related.